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China looms large as President Biden and Japan's PM Kishida sit down to discuss defense shift, regional tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to sit down with President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 13, 2023.

The Conversation

Indian army chief: China border situation is 'unpredictable'

India’s army chief says the border situation with China is stable but unpredictable after a nearly two-and-a-half-year standoff between tens of thousands of soldiers from both countries in the eastern Ladakh area

The Independent UK

Scoop: White House narrowing executive order on China investments

The Biden administration is leaning toward making the restrictions more focused and targeted.

Axios

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Britain criticises 'erosion of freedoms' in Hong Kong, draws rebuke from China

Britain criticised on Thursday what it said was the systematic erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong by the Chinese government and a crackdown on free speech by authorities in the former British colony, drawing an angry response from China.

Reuters

Macron Says Won’t Apologize to Algeria for Colonization

President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not "ask forgiveness" from Algeria for French colonization but hopes to continue working towards reconciliation with his counterpart Abdelmajid Tebboune. "It's not up to me to ask forgiveness, that's not what this is about, that word would break all of our ties," he…

Asharq Al-Awsat

At 2+2 meeting, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- The Japanese and U.S. governments clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense capabilities in the Nansei Islands, which span Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture, amid lingering concerns that a contingency could occur regarding Taiwan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket

An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of some officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.

Bangkok Post

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US Lawmakers Move to Reevaluate US Policy Towards China

The special committee on China expects to hold its first hearing in early to mid-February and will comprise a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

The News Lens

South Korea mulls compensating forced labourers via a public fund

Some victims of forced labour under the Japanese during World War II denounced the plan as ‘humiliating’.

Al Jazeera

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April.

Al Jazeera

Australia, Papua New Guinea agree to finalise talks on bilateral security treaty

A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty.

ABC News

South Korea hints at compensating ex-Japan labourers via fund; victims decry

The South Korean government unveiled a plan on Thursday to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour through its own public foundation - instead of using funds from Japanese companies - prompting backlash from victims and their families.

Reuters

India takes up economic woes of poor nations in virtual meet

India has convened a virtual summit of developing countries to evolve a strategy for a redress of their economic woes from the developed world

The Independent UK

South Korea plans fund to compensate forced labor victims

South Korean officials are considering creating a domestic fund to compensate Koreans who were enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II, as they desperately try to repair relations with Tokyo that have deteriorated in recent years over historical grievances

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Cracks in authoritarian regimes offer hope in a dark year, says Human Rights Watch

Watchdog praises protests in China and Iran and international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in annual report on the state of human rights

Al Jazeera

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Kishida, Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries.

The Independent UK

Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor

The leaders of Australia and neighboring Papua New Guinea say they are finalizing a new security treaty — a move that comes as a challenge to China’s growing assertiveness in the region

Bangkok Post

Govt likely to face grilling over Chinese triads

Alleged grey businesses run by Chinese triads in Thailand will be among the topics raised during a planned general debate with the government, said Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Rangsiman Rome.

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Al Jazeera

Did China deliver a snub to Myanmar’s military regime?

Observers see China keeping Myanmar’s generals at a distance by not responding to Lancang-Mekong Cooperation invite.

Reuters

'Seriously doubt' imminent invasion of Taiwan by China -Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he seriously doubted that ramped up Chinese military activities near the Taiwan Strait were a sign of an imminent invasion of the island by Beijing.

Reuters

Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending

The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The Guardian - AU

Australia needs to rethink Papua New Guinea aid. People need power and water, not governance workshops

You can’t enhance human development when 87% of the population does not have power and transport mainly consists of walking

Tribune News Service

UK, Japan defense pact allows two-way military deployments

The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s territory, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.

ABC News

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese keen to strengthen ties in first visit to Papua New Guinea

Anthony Albanese will touch down in Papua New Guinea's capital today; the first Australian prime minister to visit the country in more than four years.

France 24

Britain signs landmark defence pact with Japan in 'Indo-Pacific tilt'

The British and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a "hugely significant" new defence deal that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries as the pair met in London on Wednesday.

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